The 9.192 GHz Synthesizer CS-1 constitutes of two
separate units: the Synthesizer Module and the DC Module. The Synthesizer Module is a high stability and high
resolution signal source designed to be used in the implementation of a Cesium
atomic clock. The unit is provided in a 2U, 19 inch rack-mount enclosure. All
synthesizer functions are accessed from the front panel or a RS232 interface.
An external trigger input may be used to synchronize programmable events such
as frequency sweeps, phase modulation and amplitude modulation with external
events. The synthesizer is implemented with a flexible
modular topology. Two ultra-low noise quartz oscillators are part of the
multiplication chain from 5 MHz to 100 MHz. Buffered outputs are provided at
the front panel for 5 MHz, 10 MHz and 100 MHz. The 100 MHz signal is the
highest frequency in the low frequency section of the synthesizer. This 100 MHz
signal is distributed using a 1 input, four output isolation amplifier. One of
these 100 MHz signal is used as the reference for a 9.2 GHz DRO. The output of
the 9.2 GHz DRO is buffered and used to drive the LO port of a single-sideband
mixer. The second 100 MHz signal is used to clock a DDS synthesizer module. The
DDS synthesizer generates a 7.xx MHz signal with 48 bit resolution and complete
modulation capabilities. The DDS synthesizer output drives the IF port of the
single-sideband mixer. The lower sideband of the mixer is selected as the
output generating the 9.192 GHz output signal. The amplitude of the 9.192 GHz
output is controlled with 12 bits of resolution and an internal relay may be
used to turn off the RF signal. The DC Module, also in a 2U, 19-inch rack-mount
enclosure, provides the DC power to the Synthesizer Module through DC cable.
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